Read our SC Freiburg vs Schalke prediction with probable lineups, key betting odds, and expert match tips ahead of this exciting German Bundesliga clash.
SC Freiburg vs Schalke Match Summary
Competition | German Bundesliga |
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Match Date | Sunday 11 October 2026 |
Match Time | 16:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Freiburg, Europa-Park Stadion |
Sunday's SC Freiburg vs Schalke clash at the Europa-Park Stadion pits a Bundesliga high-flier against newly promoted visitors, and the betting leans firmly towards the hosts.
Julian Schuster's side sit third in the table and came from behind to salvage a point at Eintracht Frankfurt last time out. BetGoodWin make them 8/11 favourites.
Schalke, back in the top flight under Miron Muslic, lost to Augsburg on the opening weekend but have conceded only once since. They are 4/1 with 10Bet.
History offers Schalke little comfort. Freiburg have won their last five matches against Schalke in all competitions, and kept a clean sheet in every one of them.
SC Freiburg vs Schalke Form
Freiburg are unbeaten in their last five Bundesliga matches and play with real attacking intent, taking plenty of shots and going through the middle. Igor Matanovic is the focal point, hitting the target in each of his last four league appearances. Last season's run to the Europa League final shows this squad can carry momentum.
Schalke sit twelfth after losing to Augsburg on the opening weekend, but they have been stubborn since, conceding just once. Their game is built on counter attacks and long balls, though finishing remains a weakness and they rarely keep the ball for long. Hasan Kuruçay sets the tone in the back three with his tackling.
SC Freiburg vs Schalke Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
SC Freiburg: F. Muslija (Injured/out), C. Irié (Injured/doubtful)
Schalke: A. Gantenbein (Injured/out), B. Lasme (Injured/out), D. Ljubicic (Injured/doubtful)
SC Freiburg
Cyriaque Irié picked up an injury during the international break and is doubtful, while Florent Muslija is the only other concern. The SC Freiburg vs Schalke lineups point to continuity for the hosts, with Schuster expected to stick with the same XI that faced Eintracht Frankfurt, Matanovic leading the line in the probable side.
Schalke
Dejan Ljubicic is back in training and could make his return, while Timo Becker has been cleared to start after a knock picked up during the international break. Moussa Sylla is expected to lead the line in place of Edin Dzeko, with Gantenbein and Lasme unfit.
SC Freiburg vs Schalke Predicted Lineup
SC Freiburg
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: M. Backhaus; P. Treu, M. Ginter, P. Lienhart, J. Makengo; Y. Engelhardt, M. Eggestein; N. Beste, Y. Suzuki, D. Scherhant; I. Matanovic
Schalke
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: L. Karius; H. Kuruçay, N. Katic, T. Becker; J. D. Ebimbe, S. Tanaka, S. El-Faouzi, R. Gosens; A. Aouchiche, K. Karaman; M. Sylla
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SC Freiburg vs Schalke Key Stats & Match Facts
Freiburg have won their last 5 matches against Schalke in all competitions.
Freiburg have kept a clean sheet in their last 5 matches against Schalke in all competitions.
Freiburg have scored 2+ goals in 6 out of 6 matches vs Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga.
Freiburg have been winning at both half-time and full-time in 5 of their last 7 home matches against Schalke in all competitions.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Freiburg's last 6 games in the Bundesliga.
SC Freiburg vs Schalke Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Freiburg 2-1 Schalke. Our SC Freiburg vs Schalke prediction backs the hosts' attack to do the damage, because Freiburg carry far more variety going forward than a Schalke side whose finishing is a known weakness. The visitors' counter-attacking threat is enough to suggest they can nick a goal, but not enough to stop Freiburg taking the points.
Best Bets
Igor Matanovic to score at any time in the Anytime Goalscorer market. He leads the line for a Freiburg side expected to score around two goals. He is the first-choice striker in the probable XI and we rate his scoring prospects at about 52%, well above the roughly 42% implied probability of the best price available, which makes this the value angle in the fixture.
SC Freiburg to beat Schalke in the Win Market. They are the home favourites in a fixture they have dominated. We make Freiburg about 58% to win, comfortably clear of both the draw and an away win. They are unbeaten in their last five Bundesliga games, and that consistency makes them the anchor of our SC Freiburg vs Schalke best bets at a sensible rather than heavy odds-on price.
SC Freiburg vs Schalke Bet Builder
Our SC Freiburg vs Schalke bet builder tips lean on the hosts' attack, combining Matanovic shots on target, Freiburg goals and a double helping of Derry Scherhant.
Igor Matanovic over 1.5 shots on target. He has managed exactly that in each of his last three Bundesliga appearances, and he will get service.
Freiburg over 1.5 total home goals. They have scored 2+ goals in six out of six matches against Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga.
Derry Scherhant over 1.5 shots. He has cleared that mark in each of his last four Bundesliga appearances, and Freiburg's shot-happy style keeps feeding him.
Derry Scherhant over 0.5 assists. He has provided assists in two of his last three Bundesliga appearances, with Matanovic a willing target in the middle.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 10/1 and is as short as 6/1 elsewhere.
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SC Freiburg vs Schalke Talking Points
Schuster has flagged Schalke's threat from set pieces and dead-ball situations as a focus for his defence, and that is sensible, because the visitors' other main weapon is the counter attack rather than sustained possession. Freiburg are strong at defending set pieces and dangerous attacking them, so dead balls could be where this is settled. Scherhant arrives fresh from his maiden senior call-up for Germany and looks the man best placed to unpick Schalke's back three, while Maximilian Eggestein has been chipping in with goals from the engine room.
SC Freiburg vs Schalke Predictions FAQs
When is the SC Freiburg vs Schalke German Bundesliga game?
The match takes place on Sunday 11 October 2026 at 16:30 UK time.
Where is SC Freiburg vs Schalke being played?
The match is being played at Europa-Park Stadion in Freiburg.
What competition is SC Freiburg vs Schalke in?
SC Freiburg vs Schalke is a German Bundesliga fixture.
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